12 Tips For Sustainable Travel
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Date: 2019-09-05
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Miriam Priewasser
Hey guysSuper nice video It's so important to be aware of all these things, not only during your travelsI really like that you mentioned the lady cup too It's a easy way to avoid tons of rubbish and furthermore very practical. Go for it girls - I can highly recommend itThe only thing I don't really agree with is about staying with AirBnB. It's already mentioned in some comments below. AirBnB isn't such a good thing. Well, let's say not always. In it's more original form, where you share accommodation with locals it's a great way to support them. However nowadays it's more about renting an entire apartment and for that reason it's getting harder and harder for locals to rent an apartment. When it comes to accommodation I simply try to stay in a way that supports the locals and don't any big hotel chain. This means to make sure that there are really benefits for locals and not to help any western hotel manager to get even more money. Try to make sure that there are local employees and owners - guess that's a good way.
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Hey guysSuper nice video It's so important to be aware of all these things, not only during your travelsI really like that you mentioned the lady cup too It's a easy way to avoid tons of rubbish and furthermore very practical. Go for it girls - I can highly recommend itThe only thing I don't really agree with is about staying with AirBnB. It's already mentioned in some comments below. AirBnB isn't such a good thing. Well, let's say not always. In it's more original form, where you share accommodation with locals it's a great way to support them. However nowadays it's more about renting an entire apartment and for that reason it's getting harder and harder for locals to rent an apartment. When it comes to accommodation I simply try to stay in a way that supports the locals and don't any big hotel chain. This means to make sure that there are really benefits for locals and not to help any western hotel manager to get even more money. Try to make sure that there are local employees and owners - guess that's a good way.
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J F
This was a thoughtful video, we are blessed with great public lands across north america, with one of the most popular national parks in my backyard. Yellowstone. thought i should add so many of the national parks are being overwhelmed with visitors and associated disruptions, amazing experiences to be had on all of the other public lands, you'll see less people more nature. the national forests, BLM lands, wildlife refuges, our waterways and, state and local parks and just exploring the back roads, make for very satisfying amazing moments of exploration. travel. i simply cant imagine living without it in my world
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This was a thoughtful video, we are blessed with great public lands across north america, with one of the most popular national parks in my backyard. Yellowstone. thought i should add so many of the national parks are being overwhelmed with visitors and associated disruptions, amazing experiences to be had on all of the other public lands, you'll see less people more nature. the national forests, BLM lands, wildlife refuges, our waterways and, state and local parks and just exploring the back roads, make for very satisfying amazing moments of exploration. travel. i simply cant imagine living without it in my world
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Mitchell
Cmon guys, if you want to really have a massive impact on your environmental footprint, then choose eating plant based or entirely vegan. Animal agriculture is responsible for more green house gas emissions than the entire transportation industry combined (planes, trains, cars, ships, etc. I know it can be challenging giving up all those foods but its much easier if you think of others other than your own taste and convenience. Theres so much information out there and how to do it even while traveling all over the world. If I can do it, you certainly can too. No hate here, I love your travel vids.
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Cmon guys, if you want to really have a massive impact on your environmental footprint, then choose eating plant based or entirely vegan. Animal agriculture is responsible for more green house gas emissions than the entire transportation industry combined (planes, trains, cars, ships, etc. I know it can be challenging giving up all those foods but its much easier if you think of others other than your own taste and convenience. Theres so much information out there and how to do it even while traveling all over the world. If I can do it, you certainly can too. No hate here, I love your travel vids.
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Rachel Silarszka
It is interesting how you brought up the fact that it is more difficult for the Global South to 'be green'. We recently talked about this is my global affairs lecture; more specifically about attempts at reducing the world's carbon emissions. One attempt was not approved by the United States because they felt that the developing countries have a greater footprint and are more responsible for decreasing carbon emissions. However, the main issue is that many of these countries do not have the available funds to do so, unlike the USA.
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It is interesting how you brought up the fact that it is more difficult for the Global South to 'be green'. We recently talked about this is my global affairs lecture; more specifically about attempts at reducing the world's carbon emissions. One attempt was not approved by the United States because they felt that the developing countries have a greater footprint and are more responsible for decreasing carbon emissions. However, the main issue is that many of these countries do not have the available funds to do so, unlike the USA.
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Lisa Mcphee
I may have taken the 'slow travel' to a whole new level. I spent 3 months camping down the west coast of Scotland and through Ireland. I had my own tent, and lived by the sun - so one torch battery lasted me the whole trip I walked or caught a bus/hitchhiked as my way of getting around and ate simply but local where I could. I had all my own reusable stuff and often used he ocean as a way of getting clean (salt water makes for an amazing cleanser and sand makes for such a good exfoliant.
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I may have taken the 'slow travel' to a whole new level. I spent 3 months camping down the west coast of Scotland and through Ireland. I had my own tent, and lived by the sun - so one torch battery lasted me the whole trip I walked or caught a bus/hitchhiked as my way of getting around and ate simply but local where I could. I had all my own reusable stuff and often used he ocean as a way of getting clean (salt water makes for an amazing cleanser and sand makes for such a good exfoliant.
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annaks_life
Love this video so much Thanks for addressing this super important topic In keeping with the theme of this video, I would love to see a video dedicated to clothing that is sustainable and great for traveling. I know you talk about this a bit in your favourites and your packing guides but maybe you could do a video all about sustainable brands and clothing and shoes that are particularly great for traveling (pack down to take up hardly any space, versatile, durable, etc)
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Love this video so much Thanks for addressing this super important topic In keeping with the theme of this video, I would love to see a video dedicated to clothing that is sustainable and great for traveling. I know you talk about this a bit in your favourites and your packing guides but maybe you could do a video all about sustainable brands and clothing and shoes that are particularly great for traveling (pack down to take up hardly any space, versatile, durable, etc)
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megan strahle
This is a great video - the only thing that I wouldn't do is stay in Airbnbs as it's not sustainable in a lot of communities as wealthy people are buying up properties in prime locations to rent to tourists and it is causing a housing crisis. If I remember correctly it's a massive issue in some cities in Portugal at the moment. I'd recommend staying in locally owned B&B's or accommodation providers instead.
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This is a great video - the only thing that I wouldn't do is stay in Airbnbs as it's not sustainable in a lot of communities as wealthy people are buying up properties in prime locations to rent to tourists and it is causing a housing crisis. If I remember correctly it's a massive issue in some cities in Portugal at the moment. I'd recommend staying in locally owned B&B's or accommodation providers instead.
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Leah Davis
Thank you for bringing up ethical tourism when it comes to animals. This includes zoos, and some aquariums. There are more and more volunteer opportunities at wildlife sanctuaries that not only give you a close up and safe experience with animals but you are supporting them and a bigger cause, like Kevin Richardson in South Africa with lions or the elephant sanctuaries in ThailandGreat stuff guys
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Thank you for bringing up ethical tourism when it comes to animals. This includes zoos, and some aquariums. There are more and more volunteer opportunities at wildlife sanctuaries that not only give you a close up and safe experience with animals but you are supporting them and a bigger cause, like Kevin Richardson in South Africa with lions or the elephant sanctuaries in ThailandGreat stuff guys
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Gerd Papenburg
I am a German who uses Youtube to practice my English comprehension capabilities. I completely agree with your video except of the AirBnB part. This AirBnB system has led to the fact that flat owners do no longer rent out their flats on long term basis but convert them into AirBnB's to make more profit. It becomes harder and harder for the locals to find affordable accomodation.
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I am a German who uses Youtube to practice my English comprehension capabilities. I completely agree with your video except of the AirBnB part. This AirBnB system has led to the fact that flat owners do no longer rent out their flats on long term basis but convert them into AirBnB's to make more profit. It becomes harder and harder for the locals to find affordable accomodation.
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Steven Cassidy
Last year I got heartily fed up with flying. Most of it is security - pushing and poking you until you get tired of them. So this year its ferry and train. Catching the Stena Hollandia from Harwich and returning via the Eurostar. I intend, going next door and seeing Bruges, Delft, Brussels, Rotterdam by rail. So I am giving crowded stuffy airports a miss this year.
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Last year I got heartily fed up with flying. Most of it is security - pushing and poking you until you get tired of them. So this year its ferry and train. Catching the Stena Hollandia from Harwich and returning via the Eurostar. I intend, going next door and seeing Bruges, Delft, Brussels, Rotterdam by rail. So I am giving crowded stuffy airports a miss this year.
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